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Meeting Reveals Two Hefty Donations to VFC

Meeting Reveals Two Hefty Donations to VFC

Meeting Reveals Two Hefty Donations to VFC

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
The May 15 Sangre de Cristo Volunteers for Community (VFC) Board Meeting revealed the organization has recently received two large donations. VFC President Judi Patrick told the board members that Susan Kalman had sent a $10,000 check to be used toward the mortgage on the building.
VFW Sr. Vice Commander Jerry Collins welcomed the students to the assembly explaining Memorial Day. Photo by Shirley Pigg

VFW Sr. Vice Commander Jerry Collins welcomed the students to the assembly explaining Memorial Day. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Veterans Give Memorial Day Presentation at RHS

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Three Members of the LTC Fred Ettleman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7305 took the time to visit Rye High School (RHS) on Tuesday, May 7, to explain to the students the significance of Memorial Day. Sr.
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IN BRIEF

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Small Fire at Rye Elementary Results in EvacuationA small fire at Rye Elementary resulted in a short evacuation and some cleanup, but had little other effect.Rye Fire Protection District Fire Chief Steve Bennett reported the call came in to them at 10:12 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8.
Sangre de Cristo VFC members Neil Elliot and Robert Johnson (R) lend a hand at the organization’s fundraising event on Saturday. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Sangre de Cristo VFC members Neil Elliot and Robert Johnson (R) lend a hand at the organization’s fundraising event on Saturday. Photo by Shirley Pigg

VFC Yard Sale Proceeds Support Other VFC Projects

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The Sangre de Cristo Volunteers for Community (VFC) held one of its fabulous yard sales on Saturday, May 11. The yard sales are more accurately basement sales at the Susan Kalman Community Center, so inclement weather doesn’t interfere with the sale.
San Isabel Electric provided a truck and a massive chipper to get rid of tree branches for the Greenhorn Valley Community Clean-Up. Photo by Shirley Pigg

San Isabel Electric provided a truck and a massive chipper to get rid of tree branches for the Greenhorn Valley Community Clean-Up. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Community Clean-Up Day Makes a Huge Impact on the Valley

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The sun is shining on a neater, cleaner Greenhorn Valley after the amazing Community Cleanup, Saturday, May 11.Valley First, set on bettering the community, partnered to bring the Community Clean-up back to the Greenhorn Valley.
Colorado City/Rye Lions Club members Dennis (L) and Paula Maroney presenting a $500 check to a Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank representative . Courtesy Photo

Colorado City/Rye Lions Club members Dennis (L) and Paula Maroney presenting a $500 check to a Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank representative . Courtesy Photo

Lions Club Donates $500 to Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Lion Donna Walker-HulbenOn a recent trip to the Veterans Community Living Center in Walsenburg, CO, a Veteran recognized our Lions by the bright yellow vests we wear and proceeded to tell us a very heartwarming story.
Author and Illustrator Jennifer Swartwood-Walker will travel to San Diego later this year to partcipate in the Comic-Con networking event. Courtesy Photo

Author and Illustrator Jennifer Swartwood-Walker will travel to San Diego later this year to partcipate in the Comic-Con networking event. Courtesy Photo

Local Graphic Novel Author and Illustrator Wins National Award

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Jennifer Swartwood-Walker has won the 2024 American Legacy Book Award for Best Graphic Novel with her, The Ferrokin Origin series. The award went to Swartwood-Walker for her dedication to innovative storytelling and captivating narrative.
Power Restored after Three Days of Outages

Power Restored after Three Days of Outages

Power Restored after Three Days of Outages

Paris Daugherty, Comm. Manager
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Spring arrived in southern Colorado, and with it came several feet of rain and snow just days before Mother's Day. While southern Colorado always welcomes the moisture, this storm also brought widespread power outages to higher elevations in the co-op's service territory.As of 5 p.m.
Sheriff Lucero Continues to Look for Clarity in Late Session Law

Sheriff Lucero Continues to Look for Clarity in Late Session Law

Sheriff Lucero Continues to Look for Clarity in Late Session Law

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Pueblo County Sheriff David Lucero and his staff are crafting a response to a Department of Labor complaint claiming unfair labor practice against him for his refusal to bargain with them after the state legislature passed a bill last year expanding collective bargaining rights for county workers.
Rye High School Principal Michelle Mann Madril, pictured here announcing at a school assembly, will retire at the end of the 2024 school year. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Rye High School Principal Michelle Mann Madril, pictured here announcing at a school assembly, will retire at the end of the 2024 school year. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Forever a Thunderbolt

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
After eleven years of gracing the hallways of Rye High School (RHS), Michelle Mann Madril is retiring. But she says she will “Forever be a Thunderbolt.”“RHS was a great place to spend over a third of my career. I was blessed to have been here and honored to serve this community. I love these kids!
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